The Sony ICF-2001 is a portable AM/FM broadcast receiver with worldwide band coverage. It uses a crystal‑locked PLL synthesizer and a microcomputer to display frequencies digitally. The radio offers direct, scan, preset and manual tuning, a sleep timer of up to 90 minutes, and the ability to store up to six preset stations.
The device can be powered by three internal D‑size batteries, an external AC adapter, or a 12 V car battery. Controls include power, sleep timer, band selector, antenna adjustment, RF‑gain selector, volume, tone, and memory preset buttons. The manual details antenna setup, tuning procedures, battery replacement, and troubleshooting steps.
| FM frequency range | 76‑108 MHz |
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| AM frequency range | 150‑29,999 kHz |
| Output power (low, 10 % distortion) | 1.2 mW |
| Output power (maximum) | 1.6 mW |
| Output level | 0.8 mV (~60 dB) |
| Output impedance | 1 kΩ |
| Dimensions | 310 × 171 × 56 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Battery life (FM) | ≈10 hours |
| Battery life (AM) | ≈9 hours |
Up to six stations can be preset and recalled with the memory preset buttons.
Press the Sleep Timer button and select a duration up to 90 minutes; the radio will turn off automatically.
Pull the telescopic antenna out fully, adjust its length, angle and direction, or use the built‑in ferrite bar antenna for 360 kHz‑2.143 MHz.